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A review by thewordsdevourer
Ayiti by Roxane Gay
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
ayiti is a nimble, compact yet impactful collection that's able to say a lot w/ so few words. it's a work that makes me realize once again how rewarding reading can be.
some of the stories are merely 2 pgs long, yet the msg and setting bounce off the pg, then end w/ a banger. others - like my favs "sweet on the tongue" and "in the manner of water or light" - are longer, fully fleshed out, and emotionally stirring.
reading this conjures familiar landscapes and forgotten little details, while also offering a revelatory look into haiti and its ppl, adding another voice to this oft-silenced and -sensationalized group.
some of the stories are merely 2 pgs long, yet the msg and setting bounce off the pg, then end w/ a banger. others - like my favs "sweet on the tongue" and "in the manner of water or light" - are longer, fully fleshed out, and emotionally stirring.
reading this conjures familiar landscapes and forgotten little details, while also offering a revelatory look into haiti and its ppl, adding another voice to this oft-silenced and -sensationalized group.
Graphic: Sexual content and Racism
Moderate: Rape, Death, Sexual assault, Murder, Violence, Homophobia, Pregnancy, Kidnapping, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Infidelity, Bullying, Stalking, and Death of parent